Hi all! I had my takedown in 2013, and as far as output, it’s been around 5x/day and basically oatmeal consistency. Every few months, I’ll get an upset stomach with abdominal distention and diarrhea that seems to be/feel like some sort of blockage. During those instances, I’ll switch to a relatively full-liquid diet, using heating pads, etc., and it’s gone in 4 days or so. This time, I started having diarrhea with abdominal distention 8 days ago, and it still hasn’t cleared up. The distention was gone by day 2, and I haven’t had any acute pain but am very achy in my lower abdomen. My system is very loudly gurgly, and I’m having diarrhea every 3 hours or so. No fever though. The output is light yellow liquid. I’ve started taking Pepto Bismol regularly, since that has always been my go-to when things get off-kilter but have not had any success with it. I haven’t been on a daily regimen of any drugs since my procedures because my system functionality has been quite regular. I would love ideas on what may help and/or any other feedback you may have. Thank you!
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It could be pouchitis, antibiotics are really the only option there. I don't present with a fever and I don't think that is a sign.
My first guess would be that it’s a partial blockage that’s just taking longer than usual to resolve on its own. I guess it could be pouchitis, as PouchLogic suggests, but it doesn’t really sound like it to me.